Gold prices surge in Pakistan, global markets

Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan jumped on Friday in line with their gain in the international market. The price of yellow metal reached Rs424,162 after a gain of Rs5,300 per tola during the day.

According to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), 10-gram gold was sold at Rs363,650 after it registered an increase of Rs4,544.

On Thursday, the gold price per tola reached Rs418,862 after a decline of Rs1,000 during the day The international rate of gold also increased by $53 to settle at $4,018 per ounce.